INDIAN NOTICES TO MARINERS - National Hydrographic Office

INDIAN
NOTICES TO MARINERS
EDITION NO. 08 DATED 16 APR 2013
(CONTAINS NOTICES 090 TO 096)
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Section No.
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
CONTENTS
Title
List of Charts Affected
Permanent Notices
Temporary and Preliminary Notices
Marine Information
NAVAREA VIII Warnings inforce
Corrections to Sailing Directions
Corrections to List of Lights
Corrections to List of Radio Signals
Reporting of Navigational Dangers
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II
MARINER’S OBLIGATION AND A CHART MAKER’S PLEA
Observing changes at sea proactively and reporting them promptly to the concerned charting agency, is an
obligation that all mariners owe to the entire maritime community towards SOLAS. Mariners are requested to notify the
Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India at the above mentioned address/fax number/ E mail address immediately
on discovering new or suspected dangers to navigation, changes/defects pertaining to navigational aids, and shortcomings
in Indian charts/publications. The Hydrographic Note [Form IH – 102] is a convenient form to notify such changes.
Specimen form is attached at Section IX with this notice. Also visit our website for downloading and filling up instructions
for Hydrographic Note.
Chief Hydrographer
to the Government of India

III
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Corrections to Charts and Publications. Section I comprises List of Charts affected by the notices contained in this
edition. Whereas sections II and III contain information for correcting the charts and publications. Mariners should insist
on corrected charts from their chart distributors/agents.
(a) Geographical positions given are in the horizontal datum of the current edition of the chart, unless
otherwise stated.
(b)
Bearings are true, reckoned clockwise from 000° to 359°. Bearings to lights are from seaward.
(c) Symbols referred to, are those shown on the chart 5020 (INT 1).
(d) Alterations to depth contours, deletion of depths to make way for new detail, etc; are not normally
mentioned, unless they have some navigational significance.
(e)
Blocks and notes, if any, accompanying the Notices in Sections II and III are placed after Section IX.
Temporary and Preliminary Notices. These are indicated by (T) and (P) respectively after the Notice number and
are placed in Section III . Sl Nos. of those in force are published quarterly on 01 Jan, 01 Apr, 01 Jul and 01 Oct, and their
text is published in Annual Edition of Indian Notices to Mariners. They should be inserted in pencil, by the user, on receipt.
Source of Information. A star preceding the number of a Notice indicates that the notice is promulgated by INHO
based on original information received.
Sailing Directions.
Corrections for the Sailing Directions (Pilots) are given in Section VI.
Lights.
Corrections to Indian List of Lights are given in Section VII, where affected Light List number is quoted.
(a) These corrections should be incorporated as per instructions given on page XI of the List of Lights.
(b) Such correction notices to list of lights may be published in either an earlier or a later Edition of N to
than the Edition containing the Notice to the chart correction.
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Radio Signals.
Signals.
(c) The range of a light given is its nominal range. Its geographical range is given in parenthesis only if it is less
than the nominal range.
(d) A star indicates that the corresponding field is to be amended and all stars indicate that new light is to be
inserted.
Radio Navigational Warnings.
The corrections in Section VIII should be cut and pasted in the appropriate volume of the List of Radio
(a) These are broadcast as serially numbered NAVAREA warnings by the concerned NAVAREA coordinator
through GMDSS and Area Radio Broadcasts.
(b) They contain important information affecting navigational safety, which cannot await the publication of the
next edition of N to M.
(c) It should be borne in mind that they may be based on reports which cannot always be verified before
promulgation.
(d) It is therefore necessary to be selective, and promulgate only the more important warnings to avoid over
loading users; the less important information is included in the forthcoming edition of N to M or the
Chart/publication concerned.

IV
Laws and Regulations. While in the interest of the safety of shipping, the Hydrographic Office makes every endeavor
to include in its publications details of the laws and regulations of all countries pertaining to navigation, it must be clearly
understood: -
(a)
and
That no liability whatsoever can be accepted for failure to publish details of any particular law or regulation
(b) That publication of details of a law or regulation is solely for the safety and convenience of shipping and
implies no recognition of the International validity of the law or regulation.
Correction of Charts and Publications by the Users. Notices to Mariners contain important information concerning
safety of navigation at sea, hence, they should be used to keep the specified charts and publications up-to-date.
Reliance on Charts and Associated Publications. While every effort is made by the Hydrographic Office to ensure
the accuracy of the information on Charts and Publications before they are published, it should be appreciated that it may
not always be complete and up-to-date. The mariner must be the final judge for the reliance he can place on the information
available, bearing in mind his particular circumstances, local pilotage guidance and judicious use of available
navigational aids.
Use of Global Positioning System (WGS 84) positions.
(a) The positions of hydrographic objects shown on most of the Indian charts and publications are in Everest
datum. However, the positions of vessels obtained from Global Positioning System (GPS) are on World Geodetic
System 1984 datum. There will always exist a difference in the position values obtained by visual fixing (Everest
Datum) and GPS position (WGS 84 datum).
(b) Wherever these differences have been ascertained, their average values are published as a Cautionary
Note on the chart concerned, as shifts in Latitude and Longitude. Whilst plotting GPS positions on charts, the shift
values as given on the chart must be applied, before making any assessment of the navigational situation vis-à-vis
the other charted information.
(c) These datum shift values are not uniform, particularly in areas off Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep
Islands, as these places are not linked to mainland network (Everest datum). Mariners are advised to use alternate
source of position information such as Visual or Radar, particularly when closing the shore or navigating in the
vicinity of dangers.
Source Data on Charts. All Indian charts contain specific information on their source of hydrographic data. In areas
where the source data is very old, incomplete and less reliable, the mariner must use such charts with prudence. Mariner
should always use the largest scale charts available for the area. Apart from being the most detailed, the larger scale charts
are usually corrected first. Hydrographic information may be sparse on small scale charts. On such charts, a charted shoal
may be in error as regards position, least depth and extent. Uncharted dangers may also exist, particularly in areas away
from well-established routes. Mariners must exercise due caution.
Further Guidance. The Mariner’s Hand Book (NP 100) gives full explanation on the use of charts and the type of
information contained on charts. In their own interest, all users of charts should refer to it.

V
NEWLY PUBLISHED INDIAN CHARTS, ENCs AND PUBLICATION
1. The new Indian Charts that is available for mariners in the market are as follows:-
Chart No.
Date of
Publication
Title, Limits & Description Scale Folio Price
252
(INT 7325)
28-02-2013
OKHA TO VERAVAL
Limits
20° 47’.87N; 67° 44’.35E.
22° 29’.00N; 70° 30’.00E.
30,0000 2 Rs. 1870.00
2. The new edition Indian Chart that is available for mariners in the market are as follows:-
Chart No.
2016
(INT 7336)
Date of
Publication
15-03-2013
Title, Limits & Description Scale Folio Price
INNER APPROACHES TO
MUMBAI
Limits
18° 42’.00N; 72° 26’.50E.
19° 02’.70N; 73° 00’.00E.
60,000 3 Rs. 1870.00
3. The Indian Chart permanently withdrawn is as follows:-
Chart No.
Date of
Publication
Title
On Publication of
New Chart /
Edition
Date of Publication
252
(INT 7325)
31-08-2000 OKHA TO VERAVAL
252
(INT 7325)
28-02-2013
2016
(INT 7336)
31-10-2010
INNER APPROACHES TO
MUMBAI
2016
(INT 7336)
15-03-2013
2. The new Indian Electronic Navigational Chart that is available for mariners in the market is as follows:-
ENC Cell Name Chart No. Title Publication Date
IN2253VP 253 VERAVAL TO PIPAVAV 02-04-2013
IN53003A 3003 CUDDALORE ANCHORAGE 19-03-2013
IN53003N 3003 PONDICHERRY ANCHORAGE 21-03-2013
IN53025A 3025 PORTO NOVO ANCHORAGE 18-03-2013
IN63035V 3035 GANGAVARAM PORT 15-03-2013
IN63036A 3036
CHEMPLAST SANMAR CUDDALORE
TERMINAL
19-03-2013
3. The new Edition Indian Electronic Navigational Charts that are available for mariners in the market are as
follows:-
ENC Cell Name Chart No. Title Publication Date
IN291GD
291 GWADAR TO DWARKA 02-04-2013
IN2292DM
292 DWARKA TO MUMBAI 02-04-2013

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4. The Indian Electronic Navigational Charts that are permanently withdrawn are as follows:-
ENC Cell No Chart No. Title Issue Date
IN3253VP 253 VERAVAL TO PIPAVAV 14-10-2004
IN53003C 3003 CUDDALORE ANCHORAGE 13-04-2010
IN53003P 3003 PONDICHERRY ANCHORAGE 13-04-2010
IN53025P 3025 PORTO NOVO ANCHORAGE 22-12-2009
IN63035G 3035 GANGAVARAM PORT 30-03-2009
IN63036C 3036
IN2291GD
IN2292DM
CHEMPLAST SANMAR CUDDALORE
TERMINAL
27-04-2009
291 GWADAR TO DWARKA 31-07-2005
292 DWARKA TO MUMBAI 14-10-2004
5. The forthcoming Indian Charts are as follows:-
Chart No Title Scale Remarks
2045
(INT 7360)
PORT OF KOCHI 7,500 New Edition
2103 DIGHI PORT 12,500 New Chart
2056 JAFARABAD PORT 25,000 New Chart
2065 PORT DABHOL 15,000 New Chart
210 UMARGAM TO SATPATI 150,000 New Edition
253
(INT 7328)
Availability of ENCs.
VERAVAL TO PIPAVAV 300,000 New Edition
The complete folios of Official Indian ENCs are distributed worldwide through JEPPESEN MARINE
(formerly C-MAP), UKHO and Norwegian Hydrographic Service. UKHO distributes Indian ENCs through the world
wide network of their agents and distributors. Updates are also made available as per the existing policy of the
distributor. Mariners and other ENC users may contact the under mentioned for further details:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset
TA1 2DN, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1823 337900
Fax: +44 (0) 1823 330561, 1823 284077
Telex: 46274
Email: helpdesk@ukho.gov.uk
Web site: www.ukho.gov.uk
M/s Primar
Norwegian Hydrographic Service,
Postbox 60,
4001 Stavanger
Norway
Telephone - +47 - 51 85 87 00
Fax - + 47 - 51 85 87 08
E-mail:-data@ecc.no
Website: - www.primar.org
JEPPESEN MARINE
Jeppesen Norway AS
Hovalandsveien 52
P.O. 212, N-4379,
Egersund, Norway
Ph: 0047 51 464700
Fax: 0047 51 464701
Email: enc@jeppesen.com, info@c-map.co.no
Website: www.jeppesen.com

1.1
SECTION – I
The list of charts affected by the Notices 090 to 096 contained in this edition are as follows:
CHART NUMBER FOLIO NO. NOTICE NO.
21 2 095 (T), 096 (T)
22 (INT 752) 3 093, 096 (T)
23 1 096 (T)
31 5 095 (T)
32 (INT 754) 5 095 (T)
33 5 095 (T)
41 (INT 757) 6 095 (T)
211 3 092
214 3 096 (T)
257 (INT 7343) 3 096 (T)
268 (INT 7353) 4 096 (T)
272 4 093, 094, 096 (T)
273 4 094, 096 (T)
292 (INT 7021) 2 095 (T)
293 (INT 7022) 3 093, 096 (T)
391 5 095 (T)
404 6 095 (T)
405 6 095 (T)
472 (INT 7032) 6 095 (T)
473 (INT 7031) 6 095 (T)
2015 (INT 7337) 3 091
2016 (INT 7336) 3 091, 092
2020 3 096 (T)
2022 (INT 7345) 3 096 (T)
2047 4 094, 096 (T)
2059 (INT 7322) 2 090
2076 (INT 7338) 3 091
4002 6 095 (T)
7071 (INT 71) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)
7072 (INT 72) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)
7073 (INT 73) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)
7703 (INT 703) 1 096 (T)
7705 (INT 705) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)
7706 (INT 706) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)
7707 (INT 707) 1 095 (T), 096 (T)

2.1
SECTION – II
PERMANENT NOTICES
*090/(08/13) INDIA – WEST COAST – Kandla - Sogal Channel – Legend. Accompanying Note.
Source:NAVAREA VIII – 201/13.
Chart 2059 (INT 7322) [previous update 120/12]
Insert legend, “LESSER DEPTH (see Note) ” centered on: 23° 01´·85N., 70° 13´·57E.
22° 59´·68N., 70° 13´·74E.
accompanying note, “LESSER DEPTH” , centered on:
22° 57’.70N., 70° 10’.50E.
*091/(08/13) INDIA – WEST COAST – Inner Approaches to Mumbai – Radio Reporting Points. Pilot Boarding.
Source: Mumbai Port Trust.
Chart 2016 (INT 7336) [previous update NE 15 Mar 13]
Insert direction of vessel movement 090°-270° 18° 49´·92N., 72° 38´·10E.
direction of vessel movement 063°-243°
direction of vessel movement 086°-266°
Chart 2015 (INT 7337) [previous update 053/13]
Insert
Chart 2076 (INT 7338) [previous update 053/13]
18° 51´·65N., 72° 49´·43E.
18° 56´·57N., 72° 55´·02E.
18° 51´·50N., 72° 49´·50E.
Insert direction of vessel movement 086°-266° 18° 56´·57N., 72° 55´·02E.
*092/(08/13) INDIA – WEST COAST – Inner Approaches to Mumbai – Spoil Ground.
Source: Mumbai Port Trust.
Chart 211 [previous update 086/13]
Insert spoil ground, pecked line, joining: (a) 18° 54´·95N., 72° 40´·80E.
(b) 18° 54´·95N., 72° 42´·00E.
(c) 18° 53´·80N., 72° 42´·00E.
(d) 18° 53´·80N., 72° 40´·80E.
legend, ”Spoil Ground”, centered on (e) 18° 54´·40N., 72° 41´·40E.
Delete existing limit of dumping ground joining: (a) – (d) above
legend, ”Dumping Ground”, centered on
(e) above
Chart 2016 (INT 7336) [previous update 091/13]
Insert spoil ground, pecked line, joining: (a) 18° 54´·95N., 72° 40´·80E.
(b) 18° 54´·95N., 72° 42´·00E.
(c) 18° 53´·80N., 72° 42´·00E.
(d) 18° 53´·80N., 72° 40´·80E.
legend, ”Spoil Ground”, centered on (e) 18° 54´·40N., 72° 41´·40E.
Delete existing limit of dumping ground joining: (a) – (d) above
legend, ”Dumping Ground”, centered on
(e) above

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*093/(08/13) INDIA – WEST COAST – Mumbai to New Mangalore – Depth.
Source: IH 102, INS Investigator.
Chart 22 (INT 752) [previous update 046/13]
Delete
Chart 293 (INT 7022) [previous update 046/13]
Delete
Chart 272 [previous update 046/13]
Delete
13° 36´·80N., 72° 18´·00E.
13° 36´·80N., 72° 18´·00E.
13° 36´·80N., 72° 18´·00E.
*094/(08/13) INDIA – LAKSHADWEEP – Kadmat Island – Buoys. Light.
Source: IH 102, INS Sutlej.
Chart 272 [previous update 093/13]
Amend light to, Fl(4)20s8M 11° 15´·40N., 72° 47´·40E.
Chart 273 [previous update 275/12]
Amend light to, Fl(4)20s8M 11° 15´·40N., 72° 47´·40E.
Chart 2047 [previous update 054/13]
Insert
Delete
Fl(4)20s34m8M
Racon (G)
Fl(4)20s34m8M
PA Racon (G)
11° 13´·65N., 72° 46´·38E.
11° 13´·56N., 72° 46´·34E.
11° 15´·40N., 72° 47´·37E.
11° 15´·38N., 72° 47´·45E.

3.1
SECTION – III
TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES
*095(T)/(08/13)
INDIA – EAST COAST – Bay of Bengal – Andaman Sea – Data Buoys. Tsunami Buoys.
Source: NIOT Chennai,www.nbdc.noaa.gov,www.niot.res.in.
1. Following yellow coloured buoys characteristics FL(4)15s4M, 3m diameter and 3.5m height mast with radar reflector &
mast carrying sensor laid in following positions:
Buoy No. Position Chart Affected
*BD04 MB 14° 12´·00N., 82° 54´·00E 31, 32, 33, 391, 7071 (INT 71), 7073 (INT 73), 7706 (INT 706)
BD07 MB 06° 15´·00N., 85° 53´·00E 33, 7706 (INT 706),7707 (INT 707)
BD08 OB- OMNI 18° 10´·00N., 89° 40´·00E 31, 7706 (INT 706)
BD10 OB- OMNI 16° 30´·00N., 88° 00´·00E 31, 7706 (INT 706)
*BD11 OB- OMNI 13° 30´·00N., 84° 00´·00E 31,32 (INT 754),33,7706 (INT 706)
BD12 OB- OMNI 10° 30´·00N., 94° 00´·00E 41(INT 757), 33, 472 (INT 7032)
BD13 OB- OMNI 11° 00´·00N., 86° 30´·00E 33, 7706 (INT 706)
*BD09 OB- OMNI 17° 58´·00N., 89° 44´·00E 31, 7071 (INT 71), 7073 (INT 73), 7706 (INT 706)
*CB 01/ COASTAL
BUOY
11° 35´·00N., 92° 36´·00E 33, 404, 405, 41 (INT 757), 473 (INT 7031), 4002, 7071 (INT 71),
7073 (INT 73),7706 (INT 706)
RP01 REEF BUOY 11° 35´·00N., 92° 36´·00E 41(INT 757), 33, 473 (INT 7031), 404, 405, 7706 (INT 706)
TB03 TSUNAMI 06° 15´·28N., 88° 47´·52E 33, 7706 (INT 706)
TB05 TSUNAMI 11° 00´·00N., 89° 30´·00E 33, 7706 (INT 706)
*TB09 TSUNAMI 17° 42´·00N., 89° 36´·00E 31, 7071 (INT 71), 7073 (INT 73), 7706 (INT 706)
TB06 TSUNAMI 15° 00´·00N., 90° 00´·00E 31, 7706 (INT 706)
STB SA IC TSUNAMI 08° 54´·30N., 88° 32´·40E 33, 7706 (INT 706)
*TB12 TSUNAMI 20° 38´·00N., 67° 05´·00E 21, 292 (INT 7021), 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73),
7705 (INT 705).
2. All vessels operating in vicinity are to maintain a clearance of 01 NM off the moored buoys.
3. All positions are in WGS 84 datum.
4. * Indicates new entry.
Former INM 057(T)/13 is cancelled.
*096(T)/(08/13) INDIA – WEST COAST – Arabian Sea – Data Buoys. Tsunami Buoy.
Source: NIOT Chennai,www.nbdc.noaa.gov,www.niot.res.in.
1. Following yellow coloured data buoys characteristics FL(4)15s4M, 3m dia and 3.5m height mast with radar reflector &
mast carrying sensor laid in following positions:
Buoy No. Position Charts affected
AD02 MB 15° 00´·00N., 69° 00´·00E. 7705 (INT 705)
AD04 MB 08° 00´·00N., 73° 00´·00E. 22 (INT 752), 23, 273, 7703 (INT 703), 7706 (INT 706)
AD05 MB 10° 29´·00N., 72° 16´·00E. 22 (INT 752), 268 (INT 7353), 273, 7703 (INT 703), 7705 (INT 705),
7706 (INT 706)
AD06 OB- OMNI 19° 00´·00N., 67° 00´·00E. 21, 292 (INT 7021), 7071 (INT 71), 7073 (INT 73), 7705 (INT 705)
AD07 OB- OMNI 15° 00´·00N., 69° 00´·00E. 7705 (INT 705)
AD08 OB- OMNI 12° 00´·00N., 69° 00´·00E. 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7703 (INT 703), 7705 (INT 705)
AD09 OB- OMNI 08° 00´·00N., 73° 00´·00E. 22, 23, 273, 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7703 (INT 703), 7706
(INT 706), 7707 (INT 707)
*CB02/ COASTAL 10° 52´·00N., 72° 12´·00E. 2047, 22, 268, 273, 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73),
BUOY
7703 (INT 703), 7705 (INT 705), 7706 (INT 706)
*CB04/ COASTAL
BUOY
15° 23´·00N., 73° 45´·00E. 2020, 2022 (INT 7345), 214, 257 (INT 7343), 293 (INT 7022), 7071
(INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73), 7703 (INT 703), 7705
(INT 705), 7706 (INT 706)
AD010 OB- OMNI 12° 29´·00N., 72° 16´·00E. 22, 272, 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73), 7703 (INT 703),
7705 (INT 705), 7706 (INT 706)
SW02 MB 17° 21´·00N., 70° 42´·00E. 22 (INT 752), 293(INT 7022), 7705(INT 705)
STB 02 20° 47´·92N., 65° 20´·80E. 21,7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73), 7705 (INT 705)
CALVAL 10° 34´·99N., 72° 16´·43E. 22, 268, 273, 7071 (INT 71), 7072 (INT 72), 7073 (INT 73), 7703
(INT 703), 7705 (INT 705), 7706 (INT 706)
2. All vessels operating in vicinity are to maintain a clearance of 01 NM off the moored buoys.
3. All positions are in WGS 84 datum.
4. * Indicates new entry.
Former INM 058(T)/13 is cancelled.

4. 1
SECTION – IV
MARINE INFORMATION
1. NAVTEX TRANSMISSION
MSI Promulgation by NAVTEX Stations at Mumbai and Chennai are temporarily out of operation.
(Source – DG Shipping)
2. MISIDENTIFYING FISHING BOATS AS PIRATE SKIFFS
All merchant vessels entering Indian EEZ are advised that dense fishing activity may be encountered off
West Coast of India. Fishing is generally carried out by mechanized boats and single hull boats with outboard motors
carrying 4-5 crew using long lines upto 50 NM from coast. The vessels traversing the nets are likely to be approached
by fishing boats for safeguarding nets and lines and should not be mistaken as skiffs and PAG’s. Masters of vessels to
report any suspicious activity of fishing vessels immediately to MRCC (Mumbai) on telephone +91 -22-24388065,
24316558, Email: - indsar@vsnl.net, or icgmrcc_mumbai@mtnl.net . Any suspicious activity of skiffs / boats to be
photographed if possible. Merchant vessels with armed guards on board are to report presence of guards to Indian
Navy/Coast Guard while transiting Indian EEZ.
(Source - NAVAREA VIII Warning 100/12)
3. DISPLAY ANOMALIES IN ECDIS
(a) Mariners are advised that the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) check data set shows that some
ECDIS systems fail to display some significant underwater features in the standard display mode. The use of this
check data set, issued through ENC service providers and available from the IHO website www.iho.int, to check the
operation of ECDIS is strongly recommended. JRC has confirmed that certain versions of JRC ECDIS fail to display
some types of wreck and obstructions, including stranded wrecks, in any display mode.
Where JRC ECDIS is in use, paper charts should be the primary means of navigation until the ECDIS has
been proved to operate correctly. See www.jrc.co.jp/eng/product/marine/whatsnew/20120313/index.html for further
information.
(b) Some Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) may exhibit operating anomalies . The
International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) circular SN.1/CIRC.312 pages /imodocs.aspx (registration required)
lists identified anomalies, There characteristics and remedial advice. Mariners are reminded that they should access
the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) data presentation and performance check (DPPC) dataset (news
links of http.//www.iho.int/srv1) and ensure that all installed ECDIS units are checked.
(Source - NAVAREA VIII Warning 141/12 & 529/12)
3. SAFETY FAIRWAYS, RECOMMENDED ROUTES, TRAFFIC SEPARATION
SCHEME
The Director General Shipping has established Safety fairways, recommended routes and traffic separation scheme
(TSS) in restricted Indian waters including the offshore development area to enhance safety of navigation. The details
of coordinates for the above have been published in the fortnightly Indian Notices to Mariners Edition No 14 of 2008
(16 th July 2008).
(a) Safety Fairways: An area within which permits are not granted for the erection of oil or gas related
structures. The use of a safety fairway is not usually mandatory, but is recommended. Safety fairways have
been promulgated in and round offshore development area in Arabian Sea up to the Exclusive Economic

4. 2
Zone (EEZ) due to increased weather related marine accidents and dense traffic. These are mandatory for all
Indian ships and vessels transiting through the ODA and recommendatory for all foreign flag ships and
vessels irrespective of size.
(b) Recommended routes have been established along the coast of Gujarat. These are to assist mariners
to navigate safely in order to represent the best routes for crossing traffic and to minimize head-on
encounters in vicinity of Oilfield Development Areas and regulate coastal traffic. Mariners are advised to
keep 1 to 2 miles starboard of the shown routes consistent with Rules of the Road.
(c) Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS). The TSS off Mumbai harbour is mandatory for all Indian and
foreign flag ships and vessels entering and leaving Mumbai harbour and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
(JNPT)/ Nhava-Sheva harbour irrespective of size.
4. WORLD-WIDE NAVIGATIONAL WARNING SERVICE SECOND SURVEY TO
ASSESS THE QUALITY OF MSI SERVICES
The International Hydrographic Organization’s World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) is conducting
a survey concerning the quality of Maritime Safety Information broadcast via SAFETYNET and NAVTEX to
identify measures to improve service. It provides an opportunity to comment on the quality of the content and
reception of Navigational Warnings provided by each NAVAREA coordinator. Please visit
http://www.needtopopulatethis.com to complete the short survey. The World Meteorological Organization offers a
similar survey regarding the World-Wide Meteorological Information and warning service available at:
www.jcomm.info/mmms. Your participation is greatly appreciated and valued.

4. 3
Distribution of Indian Paper Charts and Nautical Publications
Indian Nautical Charts and Publications from National Hydrographic Office, India are now available globally. Details
of overseas chart agents are as follows:-
JEPPESEN MARINE
Jeppesen India Pvt. Ltd.
505, Raheja Arcade,
Sector-11, CBD Belapur,
Navi Mumbai 400 614
Ph: 91 22 65103668
Fax: 91 22 67939504
Email: info@c-map.co.in
C-Map (UK) Ltd.
Systems House
Delta Business Park
Salterns Lane,Fareham,
PO16 0QS, United Kingdom,
Ph: +44 (0) 1329 517777
Fax: +44 (0) 1329 517778
Email: info@c-map.co.uk
Bogerd Martin Tianjin(China
Branch)
2-B101 FTZ Hi-Tech
Development Centre 131
Haibin 9 Road 300461
Tianjin China
Ph: +86 22 257 62 721
Fax: +86 22 257 62 722
Email: charts-tj@martincn.com
JEPPESEN MARINE
Jeppesen Norway AS
P.O. 212,
N-4379, Egersund, Norway
Ph: 0047 51 464700
Fax: 0047 51 464701
Email: info@c-map.no
Site: www.c-map.no
Mari-Sys Pte Ltd.
20 Ayer Rajah Crescent,
08-21,SE 139964,
Republic of Singapore
Ph: +65 6776 1898
Email: info@mari-sys.com
C-Map Holland
Paleiskade100
PO Box 7
1781 AR Den Helder,
Holland
Ph: +31 223 616 700
E Mail: CorMallie
cor@chartworx.nl
C-Map US Commercial
133 Falmouth Road,
Building 2, Postal Code: 02649,
Mashpee, MA, America
Ph: +1 (508) 477 8010
Fax: +1 (508) 539 4381
Email: info@c-map.com
Bogerd Martin NV,
Oude Leeuwenrui 37
2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Ph: +32 (3) 2134170
Fax: +32 (3) 2326167
Email: sales@martin.be
Site: www.martin.be

4. 4
List of Indian Chart Agents.
M/s OSA Books and Periodicals,
R-246, Greater Kailash -I
New Delhi - 110 048
Tel/Fax: 011-46557337, Mob: 9971093992
Email: rpani246@gmail.com
M/s Global Charts & Nav. Aids Pvt. Limited
1A, Goa Mansion, Ground Floor
58, Dr. Sunderlal Bahl Path (Goa Street)
Fort, Mumbai - 400 001
Tel: 91-22-22626318, 22626380,
Fax: 91-22-22621488
Email: sales@bogerdmartin.com, sarmarin@vsnl.com
M/s C & C Marine Combine
25 Bank Street, 1 st Floor, Mumbai - 400 023
Tel: 91-22- 22660525. 22661937, 22672143
Fax: 91-22-22670896
Email: ccmarine@bom5.vsnl.net.in
M/s SVR Chart Agencies
Door No.50-81-35/6,
Santhipuram,
Seetammapeta,
Visakhapatnam-530 016
Tele Fax: 0891-2799471,
Cell: 9440132553, 9849120988, 9885308200
Email : mahalakshmitravels@hotmail.com
M/s JM Maritime Services
24/24C Kavarana Building
Ground Floor, Wadi Bunder
P.D. Mellow Road, Mumbai – 400 009
Tel: +91 22 23736956, Fax: 022 - 23725083
Cell: +91 9820788357
Email : jmms@mtnl.net.in
charts@mtnl.net.in
M/S Lift-O-Marine
Allens Mansion, Flat – C6
Nungi Station Road, Bata Nagar
PO. Parbangla
Kolkata - 700140
Tel: +91-33-24924283,
Cell: +91-8902228463
Email: sankar_roy342@yahoo.in
M/s Sterling Book House,
181, Dr. DN Road
Fort, Mumbai – 400 001
Tel: 91-22-22612521,
Fax: 91-22-22623551
Email : sbh@vsnl.com
M/s EW Stevens & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd.
Mackinnon Mackenzie Bldg, Ground Floor,
4 Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg,
Mumbai-400 038
Tel: 91-22-22618567,
Fax: 022-22619146
Email: ewsbom@bom3.vsnl.net.in
M/s Maritime Charts & Publicatons
2/524 Sundeep Road,
Chinna Neelangarai,
Chennai 600041
Land Mark - Nearby Suganya Kalyana Mandapam
Tele/Fax : +91-44-24490668
Mob No : +91-9003245348
Email: ewl-india@ewliner.com
M/s Jeppesen India Pvt. Ltd
505, Raheja Arcade, Sector 11 CBD, Belapur
Navi Mumbai – 400 614
Tel: +91 22 5610 3668, Fax: +91 22 55939504
Mob: +9322238542
Email:
raj_chakravorty@yahoo.com
info@c-map.co.in
Website: www.c-map.co.in
M/S Inspire Shipping,
46a, Ashok Chamber, Broach Street,
Masjid Bunder (E),
Mumbai – 400 009
Fax : 022 – 27713146
Email : info@inspireship.com
pramod@inspireship.com
M/s Global Marine Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
Siksha Sandan, Ground Floor, ND-7,
VIP Area, IRC Village
Bhubaneswar – 751015
Tel: +91-674-2550599,
Fax: +91-674-2551899
Email: ashiskantha@gmiindia.in
Web: www.gmiindia.in

5.1
SECTION – V
NAVAREA – VIII WARNINGS IN FORCE
1. For details of NAVAREA limits and organisation/coordination, please refer to Notice No. 12 of the Special
edition of Indian Notice to Mariners – 2012.
2. NAVAREA VIII Warnings inforce as on 15 Apr 13.
2012 SERIES – 465 531 596 661 662
2013 SERIES – 003 007 008 012 026 035 036 046 070 135 147 148 149 152 160 163 164 171
175 176 177 183 187 191 193 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 206 207 208
3. NAVAREA VIII Warnings issued during the period from 01 Apr to 15 Apr 13 (both dates inclusive) are as
tabulated below: –
176. India West Coast – Off Mumbai. Charts 21 22 292 INT 71 INT 706. Survey vessel MV Pacific Finder will
carry out 2D seismic survey till 20 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 18-45.00N 069-00.00E (b) 18-45.00N 069-32.01E
(c) 18-57.28N 069-32.01E (d) 18-57.28N 069-45.20E
(e) 18-45.00N 069-49.13E (f) 18-30.00N 070-06.53E
(g) 18-30.06N 070-10.11E (h) 18-01.30N 070-10.00E
(j) 18-00.00N 069-30.00E
2. The vessel will be towing one streamer of length 12000 metres. End marked with flashing white light.
3. Wide berth of 07 NM around the vessel requested.
4. Cancel this MSG 210001 UTC Apr 13.
177. India West Coast – Off Beypore. Charts 22 259 INT 71 INT 706. Debris of sunk Dhow Arul Seeli scattered
05 NM around 10-41.5N 075-29.0E. 03 crew still missing.
2. Vessels transiting through the area to keep sharp look out and render assistance.
178. Indian Ocean – Northern Part. Charts INT 71 INT 72 INT 706. Derelict wooden boat (length 20 metres)
reported adrift in vicinity 08-29S 067-57E at 300510 UTC Mar 13.
2. Cancel this MSG 020510 UTC Apr 13.
179. Andaman Sea – off Port Blair. Charts 41 405 406 473 4030 INT 706. Firing practice by Naval ships between
0030 UTC to 0730 UTC from 06 Apr to 08 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 11-17N 092-34E (b) 11-05N 092-34E
(c) 11-05N 092-48E (d) 11-17N 0 092-48E
2. Safe flying height 10000 metres.
3. Cancel this MSG 080830 UTC Apr 13.
180. Andaman Sea – Ten Degrees Channel. Charts 33 41 472 473 INT 71. Firing practice by Naval ships from
080130 UTC to 090730 UTC Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 10-50N 092-36E (b) 11-05N 093-30E
(c) 10-13N 093-45E (d) 09-58N 092-55E
2. Safe flying height 10000 metres.
3. Cancel this MSG 090830 UTC Apr 13.
181. India East Coast – Bay of Bengal. Charts 31 351 352 INT 71 INT 706. Experimental flight trial scheduled
between 0230 UTC to 0730 UTC on 07 and 08 Apr 13. Danger zone bounded by:
(a) 20-48.33N 087-02.60E (b) 19-54.35N 086-45.71E
(c) 06-47.73N 085-52.70E (d) 06-47.73N 088-17.91E
(e) 07-11.48N 090-41.23E (f) 19-58.31N 087-33.98E
(g) 20-48.73N 087-07.43E
2. Caution advised.
3. Cancel this MSG 080830 UTC Apr 13.
182. India West Coast – Okha. Charts 21 202 203 251 271 291 2013 2068 INT 705. Firing by Naval Coast
Battery between 0530 UTC to 0730 UTC on 09 Apr 13.
2. Danger area from 300 degree to 020 degree up to 12 NM seaward from 22-28.03N 069-04.98E.
3. Safe flying height 13000 metres.
4. Cancel this MSG 090830 UTC Apr 13.

5.2
183. India West Coast – off Dwarka. Charts 21 291 252 INT 71. Survey vessel MV Vyacheslav Tikhonov will
carry out seismic survey operation as follows:-
Till 15 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 22-06.11N 068-25.75E (b) 22-13.71N 068-55.03E
(c) 22-11.90N 068-57.51E (d) 22-04.21N 068-58.45E
(e) 21-56.08N 068-28.58E
From 16 Apr to 03 May 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 21-58.03N 068-28.03E (b) 22-06.31N 068-58.75E
(c) 21-56.30N 068-59.90E (d) 21-48.40N 068-30.95E
2. The vessel will be towing six streamers of length 4.7 NM. End marked with white flashing lights.
3. Wide berth of 6.5 NM around the vessel requested.
4. Cancel this MSG 040001 UTC May 13.
184. India West Coast – Gulf of Khambhat. Charts 21 207 208 254 292 INT 71. Gopnath Point DGPS off air.
2. Caution advised.
185. Western Indian Ocean – off Somalia. Charts INT 71 INT 72 INT 701. Piracy. M/V attacked in vicinity
00-52N 044-01E at 020743 UTC Apr 13.
2. Caution advised.
3. Cancel this MSG 050743 UTC Apr 13.
186. India West Coast – Arabian Sea. Charts 22 293 INT 71 INT 705. Firing by Naval ships as follows:-
From 0130 UTC to 0730 UTC on 07 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 16-57N 069-38E (b) 17-15N 070-06E
(c) 16-53N 070-25E (d) 16-35N 069-57E
From 0130 UTC to 0730 UTC on 07 and 08 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 17-26N 070-27E (b) 17-10N 070-41E
(c) 16-50N 070-18E (d) 17-07N 070-04E
2. Safe flying height 8000 metres.
3. Cancel this MSG 080830 UTC Apr 13.
187. Myanmar – Gulf of Martaban. Charts 41 INT 71 INT 706. Spool installation will be carried out by survey
vessels MV Seamec Princess and MV Da Vinci from 08 Apr to 30 May13 at 14-11.46N 096-02.78E.
2. Wide berth of 03 NM around the position requested.
3. Cancel this MSG 310001 UTC May 13.
188. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 167/13 and this MSG. INM 084/13 of INM edition 07/13 refers.
189. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 184/13 and this MSG. Gopnath Point DGPS on air.
190. India West Coast – off Mumbai. Charts 21 22 255 292 INT 706. Cable ship Umm Al Anber will carry out
submarine cable repair till 10 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(A) 18-59.62N 071-22.79E (b) 18-59.63N 071-21.69E
(c) 19-00.15N 071-22.24E (d) 18-59.10N 071-22.26E
2. Wide berth of 01 NM requested.
3. Cancel this MSG 110001 UTC Apr 13.
191. India West Coast – Kochi. Charts 22 32 220 259 260 2004 2029 2045 INT 71 INT 706. Firing by Naval
Coast Battery:
Date
Time (UTC)
05 Apr 13 0900 to 1200
09 Apr 13 0900 to 1200
12 Apr 13 0900 to 1200 and 1230 to 1430
16 Apr 13 0900 to1200
19 Apr 13 0900 to 1200
23 Apr 13 0900 to 1200
26 Apr 13 0900 to 1200 and 1230 to 1430
30 Apr 13 0900 to 1200
2. Danger area bounded by:
(a) 09-57.5N 075-59.5E (b) 09-57.7N 076-14.2E
(c) 09-44.0N 076-17.5E (d) 09-42.5N 076-09.5E
3. Safe flying height 10000 metres.
4. Cancel this MSG 301300 UTC Apr 13.
192. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 519/12 and 094/13. India West Coast – Gulf of Khambhat. Charts 21 207 254
292 INT 705 INT 706. Narmada channel marking buoy no 4 and buoy no 6 unlit.
2. Buoy no 2 off station (0.3NM south) of charted position.
3. Buoy no 9 off station at 21-03.23N 072-10.00E.
4. Buoy no 7 reported missing.
5. Caution advised.

5.3
193. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 537/12 and 106/13. India West Coast – Gulf of Kachchh. Charts 21 203 2068
INT 705. Salaya channel marking buoy Ranwara and Paga reported missing.
2. Mithapur buoy reported sunk in vicinity 22-24.71N 068-51.84E.
3. Caution advised.
194. NAVAREA VIII – Messages in force as on 051001 UTC Apr 13:
2012 SERIES – 465 531 596 657 661 662
2013 SERIES – 003 007 008 012 026 035 036 046 070 135 137 142 147 148 149 152 160
163 164 165 166 171 175 176 177 179 180 181 182 183 186 187 190 191 192 193
(a) NAVAREA VIII warnings less than 42 days old (135/13 onward) are promulgated via SafetyNET.
(b) Text of NAVAREA VIII warnings inforce including those which are no longer being broadcast are
available on website www.hydrobharat.nic.in
(c) Texts of NAVAREA VIII warnings are also printed in section V of fortnightly editions of Indian
Notices to Mariners.
2. Cancel this MSG 121001 UTC Apr 13.
195. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 181/13 and this MSG.
196. Indian Ocean – off Reunion Island. Charts INT 70 INT 71 INT 72 INT 702 INT 735. Naval gunnery
exercise from 1100 UTC to 1300 UTC on 09 Apr 13 and from 0300 UTC to 0800 UTC on 10 Apr 13 in area bounded
by:
(a) 21-12.0S 054-57.0E (b) 21-26.0S 055-02.5E
(c) 21-31.2S 054-47.4E (d) 21-17.2S 054-42.0E
2. Cancel this MSG 101000 UTC Apr 13.
197. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 657/12. India West Coast – Arabian Sea. Charts 21 22 211 217 220 255 258 259
272 2015 2016 INT 705. Following buoys are virtually marked on NAIS network:
Position
Name/Place
(a) 18-55.19N 072-52.05E off Karanja buoy
(b) 18-55.07N 072-52.27E off Karanja buoy
(c) 18-52.28N 072-50.23E off Sunk rock
(d) 18-52.08N 072-50.45E off Sunk rock
(e) 18-51.56N 072-48.98E off No.2 red buoy
(f) 18-51.39N 072-49.09E off No.2 red buoy
198. India West Coast – Trivandrum. Charts 22 32 222 260 INT 706. RH 200 Rocket launch from Thumba
equatorial rocket launching station 08-31.98N 076-52.05E between 0530 UTC to 0730 UTC on 17 Apr 13.
2. Danger zones:
(a) Sector of radius 05 NM from launcher between azimuth angles 190 degree and 300 degree.
(b) Sector of radii 45 NM and 75 NM from the launcher between azimuth angles 220 degree and 260
degree.
3. Cancel this MSG 170830 UTC Apr 13.
199. Bay of Bengal – off Visakhapatnam. Charts 31 32 308 354 391 INT 71. Firing practice by Naval Ships
between 180330 UTC to 201230 UTC Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 17-37N 083-50E (b) 16-35N 082-57E
(c) 14-30N 085-15E (d) 15-31N 086-10E
2. Safe flying height 22000 metres.
3. Cancel this MSG 201330 UTC Apr 13.
200. India East Coast – Vishakhapatnam. Charts 31 32 308 354 391 3002 3012 INT 71. Seaward firing practice
by Naval coast battery from 0001 UTC to 0200 UTC and 1500 UTC to 1600 UTC on 17 Apr 13.
2. Danger zone sector of 15 NM radius between 070 degree and 130 degree from position 17-42N 083-18E.
201. India West Coast – Gulf of Kachchh. Charts 21 203 2018 INT 705. Significantly less water than charted
reported in Kandla creeks
2. Caution advised.
202. Andaman Sea – Off Port Blair. Charts 41 404 405 473 4006 4016 INT 706. Firing practice by Naval coast
battery from 0730 UTC to 1130 UTC on 17 Apr 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 11-39.7N 092-46.3E (b) 11-40.6N 092-47.0E
(c) 11-38.7N 092-53.1E (d) 11-32.9N 092-48.3E
2. Safe flying height 5000 metres.
3. Cancel this MSG 171230 UTC Apr 13.

5.4
203. India West Coast – Off Malvan. Charts 22 213 256 257 293 2041 2042 INT 706. Buoys in following
positions at Malvan anchorage and approaches reported missing:
(a) 16-03.15N 073-27.36E
(b) 16-02.86N 073-27.37E
(c) 16-03.00N 073-27.91E
(d) 16-03.06N 073-27.15E
(e) 16-02.59N 073-27.09E
(f) 16-01.45N 073-25.70E
(g) 16-02.95N 073-27.75E
2. Caution advised.
204. India East Coast – off Paradip. Charts 31 INT 71 INT 73 INT 706. Survey Vessel Viking II will carry out
3D seismic survey operations till 15 May 13 in area bounded by:
(a) 20-06.72N 088-09.29E (b) 20-11.14N 088-24.06E
(c) 20-14.87N 088-45.15E (d) 19-50.60N 088-45.15E
(e) 19-46.28N 088-30.62E (f) 20-08.06N 088-29.72E
(g) 20-02.17N 088-09.99E
2. Wide berth of 06 NM around the vessel requested.
3. Cancel this MSG 160001 UTC May 13.
205. India West Coast – Ramayapatnam. Charts 31 32 355 356 INT 706. Ramayapatnam light Unlit.
206. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 192/13. India West Coast – Gulf of Khambhat. Charts 21 207 254 292 INT 705
INT 706. Narmada channel marking buoy No 4 and buoy No 6 Unlit.
2. Buoy No 2 off station at 20-36.52N 071-58.41E.
3. Buoy No 6 off station at 20-52.66N 072-06.35E.
4. Buoy No 9 off station at 21-03.53N 072-09.89E.
5. Buoy No 7 reported missing.
6. Caution Advised.
207. NAVAREA VIII – Messages in force as on 121003 UTC Apr 13
2012 Series – 465 531 596 661 662
2013 Series – 003 007 008 012 026 035 036 046 070 135 147 148 149 152 160 163 164
171 175 176 177 183 187 191 193 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206
(a) NAVAREA VIII warnings less than 42 days old (135/13 onward) are promulgated via SafetyNET.
(b) Text of NAVAREA VIII warnings inforce including those which are no longer being broadcast are
available on website www.hydrobharat.nic.in
(c)
Texts of NAVAREA VIII warnings are also printed in section V of fortnightly editions of Indian Notices to
Mariners.
2. Cancel this MSG 191001 UTC Apr 13.
208. Cancel NAVAREA VIII 205/13 and this MSG. Ramayapatnam light operational.

6.1
SECTION – VI
CORRECTIONS TO SAILING DIRECTIONS (PILOTS)
(Note: For hard copy in colour, kindly download from www.hydrobharat.nic.in Indian Notices to Mariners section)
West Coast of India Pilot (INP-1)
Chapter -7 (Page – 227)
(Source: Mumbai Port Trust)
Delete article 7.170 and 7.209a and replace by;
Vessel Traffic Service
7.170
A Vessel Traffic service (VTS) for the control of
shipping is in operation in Mumbai and JNPT port.
Participation is mandatory for all vessels navigating in or
intending or entering Mumbai and JNPT port. For further
details see Indian list of Radio Signals Volume 6.
Indian Notices to Mariners, Special Edition-2012
Special Notice No. 9 (Page-115)
(Source: IHQMOD, Navy)
Delete Para 3 Area Z5in STANDARD OPERATING
AREAS
The VTS centre is administered by the Mumbai Port VTS
Centre, 3 rd Floor, Control Tower,South End Ballard Pier
Extension Bldg.,Mumbai Port, Ballard Estate,Mumbai - 400
001.
Telephone: +91(0) 22 66565036
+91(0) 22 22610612
Fax: +91(0) 22 22664066
E-Mail: dmcsmbpt@gmail.com
WEB: www.mumbaiport.gov.in
AREAS OF CONGESTION.
7.170a
Due to convergence of traffic areas of congestion are as
follows:
(i) Entrance of Mumbai Port Channel at the outer Reef
Buoy
(ii) At Pilot Station
(iii) Off Sunk Rock
(iv) In the Channel off Middle Ground *
(v) Off JD Tanker Terminal No. 4
* Precautionary areas marked on charts
All Vessels whilst approaching these congestion
points/areas are to exercise extreme caution which
necessitates reduction of speed and are to follow safe speed
as per COLREGS.
Chapter -7 (Page – 233)
(Source: Mumbai Port Trust)
Insert New Article after 7.233
Lighterage Area.
7.233a
Two lighterage areas are available in the Mumbai Port
Trust:
(a) Port Lighterage Anchorage area encompassed by
the following co-ordinates:
18º 57'.0 N, 72º 41'.0 E
18º 55'.0 N, 72º 41'.0 E
18º 55'.0 N, 72º 43'.5 E
18º 57'.0 N, 72º 43'.5 E
(b) STS lighterage operations area is centred on 18º
56'N, 72º 24'E with a radius of 02 nm and operated
between the month of Oct- May.

7.1
SECTION – VII
CORRECTIONS TO LIST OF LIGHTS
No Name & Location Position
(Lat-Long)
Characteristics
Ht.
mts
Range
miles
Structure & Height
(mts)
Remarks
F0840
Great Basses.
NE rock
F1167.51 Ban ThapLamu.Dir Lt B
161.5°
06 11.01N
81 28.86E
F1222.4 BattiMalv 08 50.20N
92 51.51E
Fl W 15s 34 25 White granite tower,two
galleries 20m apart,
conical roof
38
- - . . Racon . . . . . . ILRS Vol 2 Station 79490
* * * * * * *
08 34.73N DirF WRG 13 5 Red beacon, white stripe In line with unlit red beacon
98 13.60E
11
(A), white stripe.
* * * *
Fl(4)W20s 20 8 White metal framework fl 0.5, ec 1, fl 0.5, ec 1,
tower
fl 0.5, ec 1, fl 0.5, ec 15
14
TE 2013
F1695 - Sebarok 01 11.84N
103 48.36E
Fl R 5s 7 10 on red round tower on
red base
fl 0.4
*
See F 1694.9. TE;
destroyed replaced by light
buoy Fl R 5s(T) 2013
-- . . AIS . . . . . . MMSI No 005631115
TD 2013
* *
F1737.4 - Sungai Johor. Batuan Neville 01 26.68N Fl(2)R 5s 10 5 Red beacon
104 02.62E
* * * * * * * *

8.1
SECTION – VIII
CORRECTION TO LIST OF RADIO SIGNALS
INP 31(1), 2005
(Last correction: Edition No. 07 dated 01 Apr 2013)
NIL
INP 31(2), 2007
(Last correction: Edition No. 07 dated 01Apr 2013)
PAGE 39 (d), BAHRAIN,
Delete section and replace by:
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS)
BAHRAIN (408)
Bahrain Inner Lt Buoy 26°20'.71N 51°33'.24E 994081014 Real 21
Bahrain Lt Buoy 26°33'.10N 51°03'.62E 994081001 Real 21
Bahrain West Spit Lt
Buoy
26°17'.08N 50°32'.43E 994081015 Real 21
Caisson Wreck Lt Buoy 26°24'.37N 50°52'.48E 994081016 Real 21
Five Fathom Patch Lt
Buoy
26°30'.81N 51°17'.99E 994081012 Real 21
Seistan Wreck Lt Buoy 26°09'.46N 50°43'.22E 994081017 Real 21
Sitrah Lt Buoy 26°10'.45N 50°43'.35E 994081002 Real 21
Sitrah Lt Buoy No 2 26°29'.62N 50°59'.60E 994086013 Real 21
Sitrah Lt Buoy No 9 26°26'.18N 50°52'.85E 994086014 Real 21
Sitrah Lt Buoy No 19 26°21'.82N 50°56'.42E 994086015 Real 21
Sitrah Lt Buoy No 30 26°13'.94N 50°46'.00E 994086016 Real 21
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13
PAGE 39 (d), Insert after KENYASection,
KUWAIT (447)
Ahmadi Lt Buoy 28°56'.18N 48°53'.05E 994081007 Real 21
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13

8.2
PAGE 39 (e), QATAR,
Insert above Ra’s Laffān Fairway Lt Buoy:
Barge Wreck Lt Buoy 25°57'.71N 51°52'.86E 994081020 Real 21
Bever Wreck North Lt
Buoy
Bever Wreck South Lt
Buoy
25°58'.36N 52°00'.00E 994081021 Real 21
25°57'.86N 52°00'.00E 994081022 Real 21
Halul East Shoal Lt Buoy 25°42'.91N 52°38'.56E 994081028 Real 21
Hess Wreck Lt Buoy 25°41'.31N 52°40'.16E 994081027 Real 21
Pericles Wreck North Lt
Buoy
25°30'.11N 52°04'.46E 994081032 Real 21
Pericles Wreck South Lt
Buoy
25°29'.11N 52°04'.46E 994081033 Real 21
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13
PAGE 39 (e), QATAR,
Insert after Ra’s LaffānRLS2 Lt Buoy:
Sharqi Wreck Lt Buoy 25°23'.14N 52°21'.96E 994081035 Real 21
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13
PAGE 39 (e), Insert after QATAR Section,
SAUDI ARABIA (Persian Gulf Coast) (403)
Field Patch North Lt
Buoy
28°07'.38N 49°32'.04E 994081004 Real 21
Hayr Abu athThamahLt
Buoy
26°52'.98N 50°58'.29E 994081013 Real 21
Ju’aymahLt Buoy 27°12'.65N 50°38'.85E 994081006 Real 21
Ra’s TannurahLt Buoy 27°06'.10N 50°57'.53E 994081003 Real 21
Zuluf Oilfield North Lt
28°32'.04N 49°30'.15E 994081005 Real 21
Buoy
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13
PAGE 39 (f), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Persian Gulf Coast),
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Persian Gulf Coast) (470)
Abu Dhabi Lt Buoy 24°40'.09N 54°14'.12E 994081009 Real 21
Alia Wreck North Lt
Buoy
Alia Wreck South Lt
Buoy
Cherry Duke Wreck Lt
Buoy
26°00'.14N 56°01'.10E 994081018 Real 21
25°59'.74N 56°01'.10E 994081019 Real 21
25°01'.79N 53°09'.80E 994081023 Real 21
Dara Wreck Lt Buoy 25°34'.60N 55°27'.62E 994081024 Real 21
DB-One Wreck Lt Buoy 25°17'.00N 55°03'.66E 994081025 Real 21
Dubai Approach Lt Buoy 25°18'.50N 55°10'.00E 994081010 Real 21

8.3
DYNA 1 Lt Bn 24°58'.85N 52°23'.36E 994701034 Real
Energy Determination Lt
Buoy
26°04'.27N 55°34'.09E 994081026 Real 21
Jebal’ Ali Lt Buoy 25°10'.61N 54°52'.31E 994081008 Real 21
Mariam Express Wreck
Lt Buoy
Mina’ Saqr Approach Lt
Buoy
25°27'.35N 55°06'.22E 994081030 Real 21
26°00'.10N 56°02'.32E 994081011 Real 21
Neptune Wreck Lt Buoy 25°30'.45N 55°04'.75E 994081031 Real 21
Rahim Wreck Lt Buoy 25°20'.23N 53°08'.81E 994081034 Real 21
Yasat Ali Lt 24°22'.42N 52°00'.86E 994701040 Real
Zainab Wreck Lt Buoy 25°15'.11N 54°51'.53E 994081036 Real 21
Zaqqam East Lt Buoy 25°02'.41N 53°19'.56E 994081037 Real 21
Zaqqam Lt Buoy 25°06'.56N 53°25'.06E 994081039 Real 21
Zaqqam Middle Lt Buoy 24°59'.26N 53°08'.56E 994081040 Real 21
Zaqqam West Lt Buoy 24°56'.71N 52°59'.91E 994081038 Real 21
(Source BA 14/13) 08/13
INP 31(5), 2011
(Last correction: Edition No. 07 dated 01Apr 2013)
NIL
INP 31(6), 2012
(Last correction: Edition No. 05 dated 01 Mar 13)
PAGE 55, INDIA, MUMBAI (BOMBAY), Vessel Traffic
Management System Section,
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Vessel Traffic Service
AREA:
The Mumbai VTS area consists of: -
(i) Mumbai Port Trust (Mbpt) VTS Area is the area contained inshore of an
arc, 12 nm in radius, based on Colaba Point, except for the area contained
within the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) limits, shadow/blind sector of
coloba radar.
(ii) The adjacent JNPTVTS Area is defined as the area contained within
JNPT port limit.
DESCRIPTION:
The Vessel Traffic System controls traffic to both Mumbai (Bombay) and
JawaharLal Nehru Ports.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Telephone: +91(0) 22 66565036
+91(0) 22 22610612
Fax: +91(0) 22 22664066
E-Mail: dmcsmbpt@gmail.com
WEB: www.mumbaiport.gov.in
HOURS: H24
POSITION: 18° 55’.73N, 72° 50’.65E
The Mumbai VTS area is not subdivided into separate operational sectors.
However, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) operates a Port Information
Service for vessels within its dock and harbour area.
SERVICES:
The Mumbai VTS provides the following services:
(i) Information Service (INS)
(ii) Traffic Organisation Service (TOS)

8.4
COMMUNICATION:
(i) All vessels and barges must report to VTS at unberthing, on entering
VTS area, on anchoring/getting underway.
(ii) All vessels when navigating or anchored within Mumbai VTS area must
maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 12 at all times.
Language for communication ‘English’ only.
(iii) Vessels communicating with Mumbai VTS or other vessels within
Mumbai VTS area must use Standard Marine Communication phrases and
security identification, if any.
(iv) Vessels within the Mumbai VTS area may make contact with another
vessel on VHF Ch 12 and unless passing a short message relating directly
to safety of navigation, move to an agreed working channel for exchange of
lengthy information.
(v) The communications for use within Mumbai VTS Area is as under:-
(a) JNPT Communication (VHF Channel 13)
(b) Mumbai Pilots (VHF Channel 12)
(c) JNPT Pilots (VHF Channel 13)
(expect when within Mumbai VTS Area)
(vi) Communication instructions in Mumbai VTS Area: Upon entry to
Mumbai VTS Area, vessels will provide the following information:
(a) Vessel’s name
(b) Position
(c) Deepest Draught
(d) Manoeuvring speed
(e) Destination and last port of call
(f) ETA at the pilot station or relevant reporting points
(g) Number of personnel onboard and their nationality
(h) Any Deficiency
(i) Any assistance required
(j) Entry of Naval ships could be informed to VTS by HDCC on
telephone, 60 minutes prior to the planned entry
(k) With regards to the above, warships would give only their Call Sign.
(l) All merchant ships are to keep their AIS ‘ON’ while entering or
leaving Mumbai Port. In case, the ‘AIS’ is defective, this is to be
intimated to the VTS.
PROCEDURE:
(i) All vessels of 100 GT or LOA 30m and above are designated
“Participating Vessels” and are required to maintain constant watch on VHF
Ch 12 when underway or when at anchor within the Mumbai VTS Area.
(ii) Vessels bound for or from JNPT port are to Call Mumbai Port VTS for
instruction and thereafter inform JN Port on Channel 13 about their
schedule/movement. However, they are to be available on Channel 12 all
the time when in transit within the Mumbai Port limits.
(iii) Vessels proceeding to outer anchorage, i.e. area Alpha and Port
lighterage anchorage are to make report one hour prior to their ETA in the
area on VHF Channel 12 and also inform the time of their anchoring.
(iv) All vessels in Mumbai VTS area must maintain VHF channel 12 at all
times for communications/instructions from the Mumbai VTS.
(v) All vessels scheduled for moving from Mumbai Port as well as JN Port
must inform the Mumbai Port VTS at least 30 min prior to leaving berth and
obtained VTS clearance. Vessels proceeding to anchorage or leaving
anchorage must also report to Mumbai VTS at least 1 hour before getting
underway.
(vi) Vessel leaving JNPT port should inform the Mumbai VTS when leaving
berth, their ETA to the MbPT and again when reaching Port limits.
(vii) Vessels to and from the Indian Naval tidal basin are also required to
report to Mumbai VTS as well as follow all directions and procedures of
Mumbai VTS. They need to give positive identification such as type of
vessel and Pennant no. Any Vessel which is a participating vessel but given
pass pilot must get Traffic Clearance before getting underway.
(viii) Information on the planned movements of Indian Navy would be
intimated via telephone, to the extent possible.
(ix) Vessels leaving Mumbai harbour/JNPT harbour
(a) All vessels leaving JNPT Port are to make reports to Mumbai VTS
seeking clearance giving ETA of reaching Mumbai Port limits (MPL) and
once again at the time of reaching Mumbai Port limits (MPL).
(b) All vessels when leaving Mumbai harbour are to give notice to VTS at
least 60 mins before being ready to leave the berth/anchorage and seek
clearance.
(c) Naval ships would inform Mumbai VTS of planned departures and
seek clearance before casting off from Naval Tidal Basin, 30 mins in
advance. This information would be passed to Mumbai VTS on
Telephone/hotline.
REPORTING:
The reporting points in Mumbai VTS area are as follows:-
(i) Initial Call when two hours from Mumbai Port limits including their
present location when passing longitude 72°40'90E.
(ii) Towards Seaward at position 18°49'.92N 72°38'.10E.
(iii) On reaching Pilot Station area (18°51'.5N, 72°49'.5E).
(iv) TowardsInshore at position 18°56'.57N 72°55'.02E.
(v) The fair weather Pilot Station for Mumbai Port is 18°51’.50E
72°49’.50E. During monsoon and rough weather the vessels may be
directed by Pilot in co-ordination with VTS to a safe
embarkation/disembarkation point (mostly only used position is 1.2 miles
SE of Sunk Rock Light House).
(vi) Vessels may only overtake in the main channel when the masters and
pilots of both vessels have indicated their agreement to the manoeuvre. In
addition, the intention to carry out this manoeuvre must be reported to
Mumbai VTS on VHF Ch 12. Before commencing the manoeuvre and in
time for Mumbai VTS to issue any appropriate Navigation Information or
Warning. (Exceptionally, and for safety of navigation reasons only, Mumbai
VTS is authorised to veto an intended overtaking manoeuvre.)
(vii) When anchoring in designated anchroagesvessels should pass their
position and time of anchoring to Mumbai VTS.
ON PASSING REPORTING POINTS
The vessels will inform Mumbai Port VTS about where they are bound for.
The vessels will also be required to give the following information:
(i) Vessels are to make reports when passing reporting points as marked on
charts.
(ii) When transiting to JNPT/Crossing JNPT limits into Mumbai Port Limits.
REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS/EMERGENCIES
Vessels involved in the following accidents/emergencies are required to
contact Mumbai VTS on VHF Channel 12 as soon as it is reasonably
practicable: -
Dragging anchor, Ingress of water, Collision, Explosion, Grounding, Fire on
board, Man overboard, Death or major injury, Pollution, Attempts of
hijacking and armed robbery or any other emergency.
AREAS OF CONGESTION
Due to convergence of traffic are as follows:
Entrance of Mumbai Port Channel at the outer Reef Buoy
At Pilot Station
Off Sunk Rock
In the Channel off Middle Ground *
Off JD Tanker Terminal No. 4
* Precautionary areas marked on charts
All Vessels whilst approaching these congestion points/areas are to
exercise extreme caution which necessitates reduction of speed and are to
follow safe speed as per COLREGS.
APPLICABILITY
All vessels will be governed by the Mumbai Port Trust Docks Bye-Laws
when in Mumbai Port Limits.

8.5
VTS RESPONSIBILITY
Mumbai VTS has responsibility for monitoring and providing necessary
information to achieve the overall safety of navigation within the Mumbai
VTS Area. The availability of this service does not relieve, or diminish, the
responsibility of a Master for the safety of his vessel, nor the responsibility
of a Pilot to provide local navigational advice to a Master.
(Source: Mumbai Port Trust) (08/13)

9.1
Appeal to all Mariners
SECTION – IX
REPORTING OF NAVIGATIONAL DANGERS
1. Mariners at sea whilst on passage, or whilst entering / leaving ports / harbours and other waterways, are
requested to look out for new or suspected dangers to navigation, changes in aids to navigation, or corrections to
published charts and Sailing Directions. Whenever any such changes / dangers are observed, mariners are
requested to notify the same to the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India at the following address: -
Instructions for filling up IH 102
National Hydrographic Office
107-A, Rajpur Road,
Dehradun - 248001
(UTTARAKHAND), INDIA
e-mail: - inho-navy@nic.in, msis-inho-navy@nic.in
Fax No.: +91-135- 2748373
WEB: www.hydrobharat.nic.in
2. Kindly follow the instructions below in order to help the Hydrographic Office (the recipient) to quickly
issue NAVAREA warning / Notice to Mariners for the benefit of all other mariners at sea.
Position Reporting
3. Accurate position or knowledge of position error is of great importance. Latitude and Longitude should
only be used to specify position details when they have been fixed by GPS or Astronomical Observations. A full
description of the method, equipment, time and datum (WGS 84/Everest/Other) used should be given. When
position is defined by sextant angles or bearings (true or magnetic to be specified), more than two bearings
should be used in order to provide a redundancy check. Distances observed by Radar should be corrected for
index errors. Where position is derived after the event, from other observations and/or Dead Reckoning, the
methodology of deriving the position should be included.
4. Paper Charts. A copy/tracing of largest scale chart is the best medium for forwarding details, the
alterations and additions being shown thereon in red, but adequate details from the chart must be traced in black
ink to enable the amendments to be fitted correctly.
5. ENCs. A Screen shot of largest scale usage band ENC with the alterations and additions
being shown thereon in red. If it is to report an issue with the display of an ENC, a screen shot of the affected
cell should be sent along with details of the ECDIS make and version in use at the time.
Depth Reporting
6. When soundings are obtained using echo sounders, the echo sounding trace should be duly annotated
with date, times, position, depths, etc., and forwarded with the IH102. It is important to state whether the echo
sounder is set to register depths below the surface or below the keel; in the latter case the vessel’s draught
should be given. Time and date should be given in order that corrections for the height of the tide may be made
where necessary. The make, name and type of echo sounder should also be given.
7. For modern echo sounders that use electronic ‘range gating’, care should be taken that the correct range
scale and appropriate gate width are in use. Older electro-mechanical echo sounders frequently record signals
from echoes received back after one or more rotations of the stylus have been completed. Thus with a set whose
maximum range is 500m, an echo recorded at 50m may be from depths of 50m, 550m or even 1050m.
Soundings recorded beyond the set’s nominal range can usually be recognised by the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the trace being weaker than normal for the depth recorded;
the trace passing through the transmission line;
the feathery nature of the trace.

9.2
As a check that apparently shoal soundings are not due to echoes received beyond the set’s nominal range,
soundings should be continued until reasonable agreement with charted soundings is reached. However,
soundings received after one or more rotations of the stylus can still be useful and should be submitted if they
show significant differences from the chatted depths. Efforts should be made to identify and negate false echoes
if any. The Mariners Handbook (NP100) and Notice 15 Special Edition of Notice to Mariners may be consulted.
8. Reports which cannot be confirmed or are lacking in certain details should not be withheld.
Shortcomings should be stressed and any firm expectation of being able to check the information on a
succeeding voyage should be notified.
9. Reports of shoal soundings, uncharted dangers and aids to navigation out of order should, at the
mariner’s discretion, also be made by radio to the nearest coast radio station. The draught of modern tankers in
such that any uncharted depth under 30 meters or 15 fathoms may be of sufficient importance to justify a radio
message.
10. Changes to Port information should be forwarded on Form IH.102A together with form IH.102. Form
102 A contains the information required for Sailing Directions and should be used as an aide memoir. The
Mariners Handbook, NP100, Chapter 8 gives general instructions. Where there is insufficient space on the forms
an additional sheet should be used.
Please Note: - An acknowledgement will be sent by National Hydrographic Office for Hydrographic Notes
received. When a Notice to Mariners is issued, the sender’s ship or name is quoted as authority unless the
information is also received from other authorities/foreign Notices to Mariners. Further communication from
National Hydrographic Office to the sender of Hydrographic Notes will only be necessary to verify unusual
features or abnormal values reported.

9.4
HYDROGRAPHIC NOTE FOR PORT INFORMATION
(To accompany Form IH.102)
IH.102A
(Revised 2012)
Date
Name of the Ship or Sender
Address
Tel/Fax/E-mail
1. NAME OF PORT
Ref. No.
Location Latitude Longitude
2. GENERAL REMARKS
Principal activities and trade
Number of ships and tonnage handled
per year
Maximum size of draught of vessel
handled
Copy of Port handbook (if available)
3. ANCHORAGES
Type / Purpose
Minimum depth at anchorage
Shelter afforded
Holding ground
Recommended pilotage to the
anchorage
4. PILOTAGE
Authority for request
Embarkation position
Regulations
Documents to be provided
Recommended pilotage to approach of
Harbour and Berths
Information on VTMS
5. DIRECTIONS
Entry and Berthing Information
Tides (Height)
Tidal Stream Information
Wind Speed and Direction
Navigational Aids (Beacons / Buoys /
Lights / Etc.)
6. POLLUTION CONTROL
Local regulation in force (If Any)
7. TUGS
Number available / Tug type
Maximum HP / Bollard pull

9.5
7. TUGS (Continued)
Requesting authority
Availability timing / Communication
Hiring charges
8. BERTHING AND WHARVES
Type & Number of berths available
Length
Depth alongside
Facilities available
Procedure for requesting berth & hiring
charges
9. CARGO HANDLING
Containers
Lighters & Ro-Ro etc.
10. CRANES
Brief details of Max. lifting capacity,
Height of boom at wharf level and
Outreach
Container handling facilities
11. BRIDGES
Vertical clearance
12. REPAIRS
Hull machinery and underwater
Ship and Boat yards
Docking or Slipway facilities (Size/
Dimensions of vessels handled)
Hards and Ramps
Divers / Diving assistance
13. SERVICES
Radio / FAX / Telephone / Internet etc.
Medical
Quarantine
Consul
Ship chandlery and Stevedores
Compass adjustment
Tank cleaning
Hull painting
Police / Ambulance / Firefighting (Fixed
and Mobile facilities)
Nav. Warning and Weather bulletin
Garbage disposal / Waste oil disposal
Helicopter landing facilities

9.6
14. RESCUE & DISTRESS
Salvage, Lifeboat, Life guards, etc
15. SUPPLIES
Fuel (Type, Quantities & Method of
delivery)
Fresh water (Method of delivery and
Rate of supply)
Provisions
Chart agents
16. COMMUNICATIONS
Road, Rail and Air services available
Nearest airport or airfield
Port Radio and Information Service
(Frequencies and Operating Hours)
17. PORT AUTHORITY
Designation, Address, Telephone,
E-mail Address and Website
18. SECURITY
Security of ports / International Ship and
Port Facility Security (ISPS)
compliance
Custom and Immigration Regulations in
force
19. SMALL CRAFT FACILITIES
Information and facilities for small craft,
yachts visiting the port
Yacht clubs, berths etc
20. SHORT LEAVE
21. CLUBS RECREATION
Information Kiosk (Location)
Foreign Exchange firms / Banks (Within
/ Near Port Area)
Places of interest near port
22. VIEWS
Photographs(Duly annotated) of the
approaches, leading marks, the
entrance to the harbour etc.
23. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Any other information considered to be
useful for the mariners
SIGNATURE OF THE
OBSERVER / REPORTER /
MASTER

To accompany Indian Notice to Mariners 090/13
Chart 2059 (INT 7322)
LESSER DEPTH
Lesser depths have been reported in Kandla creek and alongside berths.
Mariners are advised to consult local port authorities for latest information.

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